It is, of course, a trite observation to say that we live 'in a period of transition.' Many people have said this at many times. Adam may well have made the remark to Eve on leaving the Garden of Eden. (Harold Macmillan)

It is, of course, a trite observation to say that we live 'in a period of transition.' Many people have said this at many times. Adam may well have made the remark to Eve on leaving the Garden of Eden.

Harold Macmillan

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